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My ex was bi polar. Challenges-The manic episodes can be fun but very impractical. Example-Spending Sprees. The lows are rough. The quick swing from happy to angry was hard too. You have to be able to almost smell a cycle before it happens so you can be ready. My ex also refuses to use medicine or therapy. I don't know your story and everyone is different. Age and maturity also plays a role in how you guys will work together.

My ex was bi polar. Challenges-The manic episodes can be fun but very impract...

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12/07/2018

My ex was bi polar. Challenges-The manic episodes can be fun but very impractical. Example-Spending Sprees. The lows are rough. The quick swing from happy to angry was hard too. You have to be able to almost smell a cycle before it happens so you can be ready. My ex also refuses to use medicine or therapy. I don't know your story and everyone is different. Age and maturity also plays a role in how you guys will work together.

It’s a strong possibility but not yet diagnosed. But pretty obvious in my and my therapists eyes. He’s agreed to start therapy.

Is it just bi polar or is addiction a possibility? Those are similar(in the sense of needing help and having certain triggers) but different bears. Hopefully if he is willing to get help you guys can work together to have a strong relationship. It's a lot and takes patience.

Is it just bi polar or is addiction a possibility? Those are similar(in the s...

Posted
12/07/2018

Is it just bi polar or is addiction a possibility? Those are similar(in the sense of needing help and having certain triggers) but different bears. Hopefully if he is willing to get help you guys can work together to have a strong relationship. It's a lot and takes patience.

She thinks it’s bipolar causing addiction so both really. Just wanted some insight about what I might be in for

I’ve been around it my whole life. My dad is and he’s the parent who raised me. It’s a battle some days and others were so incredibly fun. He did drink and get high a lot. He also has depression so lows are really low. And he won’t seek help. The only advice I can give you is to know what his triggers are and to try and avoid using them. Enjoy the happy fun days and on the bad days remember it’s not a choice for him to be in a bad mood, it’s a condition.

Los father is bipolar. He became abusive and addicted to pain pills before she was born so I told him he needs to her help or leave. He now lives almost 700 miles away. Says he’s getting help but I haven’t seen a difference in his behavior.

My mom is bipolar. Dealt with it my whole life. Her episode in 2016 really messed her up and she hasn't been the same since, no matter how the meds are adjusted. Bi polar disorder is such a horrible thing to deal with. I wish you luck and hope things can turn around for the better for the sake of you and your family.

I’ve been around it my whole life. My dad is and he’s the parent who rais...

Posted
12/07/2018

I’ve been around it my whole life. My dad is and he’s the parent who raised me. It’s a battle some days and others were so incredibly fun. He did drink and get high a lot. He also has depression so lows are really low. And he won’t seek help. The only advice I can give you is to know what his triggers are and to try and avoid using them. Enjoy the happy fun days and on the bad days remember it’s not a choice for him to be in a bad mood, it’s a condition.

When you say triggers..is it something that triggers the highs or lows or both?

When you say triggers..is it something that triggers the highs or lows or bot...

Posted
12/07/2018

When you say triggers..is it something that triggers the highs or lows or both?

More so the lows. Mainly for your sanity. They don’t have much control over what mood they’ll be in, so it’s easier to play it safe. Not sure what his diet is but healthy eating helps. Alcohol makes it worse. Exercise helps.
All in all, you understanding his condition and being willing to work through it helps a lot. You may want to see if you can talk with his therapist to get some advice on how to help with his condition as well.

From what I’ve seen, there isn’t a cure. It’s who they are. But that’s not a deal breaker. He can still be an amazing father and husband. It’s just going to take patience and understanding.

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